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Nina Pemas
Dec 3, 2018
Age 72 Loving wife of Al for 54 years. Beloved and caring mother of Rhonda Goodgall, Jennifer (Randy) Lorenzetti and the late Kimberly Sue. Grandmother of Zachary (Brittany) Goodgall, Daniel (Hailey) King, Erica Goodgall, Brady and Bryce Lorenzetti. Great grandmother of River King and Ian Goodgall. Sister of Randy Mullins and Donna Montiel. Best friend of Dodi McMahen. Second...
Lisa Smarsh
Dec 1, 2018
Age 51
Beloved wife of Anthony. Dear mother of Kasara (Anthony) Koths and Tyler (Krista) Bonds. Grandmother of Elaan Koths and Elsie, Amelia and Everleigh Bonds. Sister of Robert (Janie) Rhodes and Brenda (Curt) Bennett. Daughter of Sarah and the late Steve Rhodes. Granddaughter of Alice Anthony.
Visitation Friday 2 pm until the 7 pm...
Betty Jane Laughren
Nov 30, 2018
Daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and so much more to very many friends and relatives. Lover of life, gardener, golfer, bowler, avid reader, animal lover, card-shark and businesswoman. Born March 5, 1931 in Monroe. Raised by her parents Donald and Bertha (Tack) in Monroe. Married to William Laughren of Windsor Ontario and Shawville Quebec for 65 years. Mother to...
Adoracion 'Dory' De Castro Asencio
Nov 29, 2018
Age 71 Loving wife of Ernesto for 46 years. Beloved mother of Eric (Agnes), Emerson, and Edwardson (Gelyn). Cherished grandma of Gladys (Zach), Kate, Jeric, Ashley, and Kassandra Colleen 'K.C.' and adored great grandma of Aria Jolene. Dearest sister of 10 siblings. She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, family members and friends....
Novak Popovski
Nov 29, 2018
Age 87 Beloved husband of Vangelica. Loving father of Steve (Milka) and Tony (Jennifer). Cherished grandfather of Naum, Chris, Justin, and Nick. Adored great grandfather of Aleksander. Also survived by his two sisters and one brother still living in Macedonia. He was predeceased by his sister. Visitation Sunday 2-8pm with a 7pm Prayer Service at the John N. Santeiu &...
Freda M. Mcdermott
Nov 28, 2018
Freda Mae McDermott, age 91, of Gladstone, passed away Wednesday evening, November 28, 2018, at Trillium House in Marquette, MI.
Freda was born in Murray, KY on September 18, 1927 to the late Talmage Douglas and Gillie (Wilson) Moore.  At a young age, Freda and her family moved to Detroit, MI where she was...
Sharif Jacob Mahssney
Nov 28, 2018
Age 38 Beloved Fiance of Donna. Loving father of Ryan Sharif. Cherished son of Asa & Cheryl. Dear brother of Marci (Wassim) Mahfouz and Kara (Nadim) Hamade. Adored grandson of Mary & the late Sheriff Mahssney & the late Norman & Edith Kuhn. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation Friday 3-8pm with the Funeral Service...
Caroline May Jackson
Nov 28, 2018
Age 72 Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Matthew and the late Patrick. Dear sister of Joseph Pawlowski and Maryann Pruitt. Adored great aunt of Samantha Kaledas. Also survived by many extended family and loving friends. Visitation Sunday 2-8pm with a 6pm Rosary Service. In State Monday 9am until the 10am Funeral Service at the John N....
Thomas H. Teeter
Nov 27, 2018
Age 78. Beloved husband of 44 years to Charlene. Loving father of Jennifer (Donald) Babin, John G. Lydick and Scott Lydick. Dear grandfather of Caitlyn Babin and Chloe Babin. Cherished brother of John (Gloria), Robert (Susan) and the late Janet Teeter. Visitation Thursday 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Funeral Service Friday 10:00 am at the John N. Santeiu &...
Barry N. Little
Nov 25, 2018
Age 65. Loving husband of Sue. Dear father of Jennifer (Paul) Lauer and Christopher (Dawn). Beloved grandfather of Sarah, Madison, Matthew and Aiden. Brother of Sharon, Gary, Mark and Robert. Son of the late Audrey and Ervin Ouillette. Visitation Thursday 2:00pm until 7:00pm. The Funeral Service will then start at 7:00 pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son, Inc.,...
Leo A. Saarela
Nov 25, 2018
Age 92 Beloved husband of 68 years to Ruth. Loving father of Denise (Dan) Johnson, Marc, Peggy (Bill) Gniewek, Noreen (Craig) Panizzoli, Eileen (Art) Bell and Aaron (Jennifer). Dear grandfather of 24. Cherished brother of Betty Kariniemi, Earl Saarela, Ann Haataja, Marvin Saarela and the late Wayne Saarela, Donald Saarela, and Eva Saarela. Visitation Saturday 2:00 pm until 8:00...
Betty Ann Williams
Nov 25, 2018
Betty Ann Williams, Age 90.Born September 15, 1928 in Mascot, Tennessee. Beloved wife of the late Earl C. Williams.Together, they moved to Detroit in 1950 to raise their family. While Betty did work briefly outside of the home, her greatest influence in life was taking care of her family which continued throughout generations. Loving mother of Angela Kay (Kevin)...
Stephen W. Shea
Nov 25, 2018
Stephen W. Shea passed away Sunday morning, November 25, 2018 at the Four Seasons Nursing Home in the company of his wife JoAnn and his nurse Tiara. His whole family sang Christmas carols with him on Thanksgiving which he enjoyed immensely, and on Saturday afternoon he was surrounded by his family and family friend Kurt Eddy for the whole...
Peggy Osip
Nov 24, 2018
The youngest of four children, Peggy was born in Detroit, MI to the late Bernard and Ellen (Nellie) Welp. She attended Visitation High School in Detroit and went on to graduate from the University of Detroit with a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry. It was there she met her husband, Walter. Walt and Peggy were married for 54 years...
Donald A. Unis
Nov 24, 2018
Age 79. Beloved husband of Nancy. Loving father of Lisa (Gary) Voss, Tamara (Tom) Mitchell, Derek (Nidal), and Juli (Scott) Szalkowski. Cherished grandfather (Doe) of Stephanie, Nicole, Cassidy, Malik, Vanessa, Adam, Carley, Justina, Ryan, and Scotty. Dearest brother of Wanda, Ronald, Chuck, and Tom. He proudly served the City of Dearborn as the Fire Captain. He was very dearly loved...
Regina Katherine Wencel
Nov 24, 2018
Regina Katherine Wencel. Age 92. Regina passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Richard Wencel. Loving mother of Mike Wencel, Barbara (Rick) Adamson, Tom (Debbie) Wencel, Mark (Adraine) Wencel and the late Bill Wencel, Chuck Wencel and Ken Wencel. Dearest mother-in-law of Sylvia Wencel and Kathy Wencel. Cherished grandma of Bill, Michelle, Michael, Scott,...
James C. Chrispen, Iii
Nov 20, 2018
Age 69 Dear father of Jason (Kim), Nicole (John), Ben (Liz) and Juliet (Jeremy). Cherished grandfather of Kennedy, Madison, Ella, Alexandra, Eben, Finn, Lucie and Athrun. Brother of Anita and the late Carl. Visitation Sunday 2-6:30 pm with a 6 pm Scripture Service. Funeral Service Monday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road, Garden...
Joyce Ann Riker
Nov 19, 2018
Joyce A Riker, 93, of Dearborn, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2018 at Henry Ford Hospital in their hospice care area in the loving care of her family.Her eldest daughter Peach held her hand when she took her last breath.Joyce was born on March 29, 1925 to Esther and Bernard Gerhardi in River Rouge, Michigan. One of five...
Leocadia M. Colquhoun
Nov 18, 2018
Leocadia M. Colquhoun "Lottie". Age 92. Leocadia passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Beloved wife of the late William Colquhoun. Loving Mom of Barbara (Barry) Detavernier, Margaret (Ray) Mireles, Patricia (Joe) Ferguson, Cathleen (Marty) Colbeck, Marsha (David) Haley and Sandy (Ken) Clark. Loving Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother. Instate 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2018...
Nancy Martha Piazza
Nov 18, 2018
Nancy Martha Piazza. Age 64. Nancy passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Beloved wife of Douglas Piazza. Loving mother of Michelle Piazza. Dearest sister of Jerome (Debbie) Vigilante. Dear daughter of the late Michael and Evelyn Vigilante. Instate 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at St. Kateri Catholic Church, 16101 Rotunda Drive, Dearborn, Michigan 48120 until the...
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